Maintenance Controller

Workplace Type: Onsite 

Newmont produces metals the world needs - safely, responsibly and with care for people, communities and the environment. With a 100+ year history, we continue to shape the future of mining through innovation and strong operational performance. By joining our inclusive, world-class team, you can help shape the future of mining and make a meaningful difference.

Tanami is one of Australia's most remote and significant underground gold mines, located deep in the Tanami Desert of the Northern Territory. Operating on a fly-in, fly-out roster, Tanami offers the opportunity to work at a world-class operation supported by modern infrastructure and a highly skilled workforce.

The remote location fosters a strong sense of teamwork, resilience and camaraderie, with safety and mutual respect at the centre of everything we do. We are proud of our longstanding partnership with the Warlpiri people and our commitment to creating positive outcomes for the communities where we operate. Working at Tanami means tackling unique challenges, developing valuable skills and being part of a team committed to responsible mining, continuous improvement and shaping the future of the operation.

Your Impact

As a Maintenance Controller, you'll play a critical role in maximising the availability, reliability and performance of Tanami's mobile, fixed plant and site infrastructure assets. Working closely with Mine Control, Maintenance and Operational teams, you'll coordinate maintenance activities, monitor equipment health and ensure timely decision-making to support safe and efficient mining outcomes

As part of our team, you will

• Coordinate and prioritise scheduled and unscheduled maintenance activities for mobile equipment, fixed plant and critical site infrastructure to optimise equipment availability and plan compliance.
• Monitor live equipment health and operational data through MineStar, SMARTS, Citect and related systems to identify issues and support proactive maintenance decisions.
• Manage maintenance notifications, work orders, downtime event recording, machine statistics and reporting within SAP and operational systems
• Collaborate with Mine Control, Maintenance, Planning, Reliability and Operations teams to align maintenance priorities with production requirements and schedule commitments.
• Investigate maintenance delays, support continuous improvement initiatives and maintain accurate maintenance and asset performance data to drive operational efficiency

Prerequisites for your success in this role

• Mechanical trade qualification or extensive experience in heavy mobile equipment, fixed plant maintenance or a related mining environment.
• Demonstrated experience in maintenance planning, scheduling, maintenance control or work management processes within mining or heavy industry.
• Strong knowledge of SAP and maintenance management systems, with the ability to manage work orders, reporting and equipment maintenance records.
• Experience using fleet management and monitoring systems such as MineStar, SMARTS, Citect or similar operational platforms.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills, supported by strong computer literacy and a current C Class Driver's Licence

Your Work Environment

This permanent position is offered on an 8days on 6days off roster rotation and is based at Newmont's Tanami operation in the Northern Territory.

As a fly-in, fly-out operation, Tanami provides modern camp accommodation and facilities while on site. You'll work alongside multidisciplinary teams supporting one of Australia's premier underground gold mining operations.

You will have the opportunity to contribute to a safety-focused culture that values teamwork, innovation and continuous improvement in a technically challenging and unique operating environment.

Reporting to the Mobile Maintenance Superintendent, you will operate from the Mine Control Room and work closely with Mine Controllers, Maintenance Supervisors, Reliability, Planning, Mining Operations, Communications teams and OEM support partners to coordinate maintenance activities and optimise fleet and infrastructure performance across site

Why Join Newmont

Tanami offers the opportunity to work at one of Australia's most significant underground gold mines and be part of a close-knit team delivering world-class mining outcomes in a unique remote environment.

Eligible employees may benefit from:

• Competitive salary and annual performance incentive opportunities.
• Company-supported FIFO travel from approved point-of-hire locations.
• Modern camp accommodation, meals and recreational facilities while on site.
• Access to health, wellbeing and employee assistance programs.
• Ongoing learning, technical development and leadership training opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale underground mining operations and major growth projects.
• Career opportunities across Newmont's Australian, Papua New Guinean and global operations.
• The opportunity to be part of a workplace where safety, inclusion and continuous improvement are at the centre of everything we do.

Approved departure locations for the point of hire are Darwin, Alice Springs, Perth, and Brisbane.

We invite women and applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply, particularly First Nations persons of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island descent. Newmont acknowledges First Nations People and respects their enduring connection to Country from which their culture, spirituality, and identity flow.

At Newmont, our people are our strength and we’re committed to a safe, inclusive and supportive workplace. If you’re passionate about doing work that matters, join Newmont and help shape the future of mining.  

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